School board members deserve our thanks

Thursday

Jan 29, 2009 at 12:01 AM

January is School Board Appreciation Month. I write this letter to represent not only myself but the elected officers of Pleasant Valley Intermediate School's Student Council, to say "thank you" publicly to the school board members who serve the Pleasant Valley School District.

January is School Board Appreciation Month. I write this letter to represent not only myself but the elected officers of Pleasant Valley Intermediate School's Student Council, to say "thank you" publicly to the school board members who serve the Pleasant Valley School District.

We believe that it is important to say thank you to our school board members who volunteer many hours of their time and work together to make our education at Pleasant Valley excellent. We thank them for always keeping the best interests of the students in mind as they work to make important decisions.

We want to thank them for hiring such knowledgeable and caring teachers. We all have had many great learning experiences in our Pleasant Valley education, and we have each had those few special teachers who have gone above and beyond and really changed our lives. The student body also truly appreciates and enjoys extra opportunities that allow us to grow: our school music program, school sports teams, extra-curricular clubs and activities, and the learning experiences we have on field trips.

We realize what an incredible job that it is to lead such a large district, and we want to express our gratitude for their commitment to success. We see our schools really bringing the entire community together, and we feel lucky to be students in such a positive district that embraces the diversity that makes up our community and values everyone's contributions. School board members serve as fine examples for us. As Student Council members, we strive to emulate their leadership and excel in our mission of service to our school and community.